Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and records data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS087)

Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS090)

Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations (ACSIS091)

Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts (ACSIS093)

We live in an astonishingly complex world surrounded by natural and man-made wonders, from amazing life cycles and evolutionary adaptations of different species, to human inventions which have changed the way we live. With a smorgasbord of examples, Australian Curriculum Science is the must-have one-stop resource for teachers. Through hands-on and interactive activities, each resource in the series will captivate students and give them a thirst for scientific knowledge and understanding.

Features:

revised to contain Australian Curriculum science links

all levels use science literacy texts to introduce and explain science concepts

relevant diagrams or artwork support the text

comprehension questions follow each text and can be used to gauge students’ understanding of the concepts

practical hands-on activities, which are predominantly experiments, complete each section

teacher background information

a consistent format for ease of use

lesson preparation ideas

suggestions for lesson use

answers and explanations

suggested useful websites

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